Mountain Middle School

108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 302 students in grades 4-8, Mountain Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Mountain Middle School's student population of 302 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Motto
To be a distinguished educational community leader that empowers students to own their future.
Average Class Size
15 students

School Rankings

Mountain Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#159 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
53%
33%
74%
45%
(20-21)
60-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
State Charter School Institute School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Middle School is ranked #159 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain Middle School often compared to?
Mountain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller Middle School, Escalante Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Middle School?
302 students attend Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mountain Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Middle School?
Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Middle School offer ?
Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Middle School part of?
Mountain Middle School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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